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The Sleep Curse is a 2017 Hong Kong horror film that alternates between the years 1942 and 1990, exploring the generational sleep curse that affects neurologist Lam Sik-ka and his family, particularly his father Lam Sing, who made a dark decision during World War Two. As Sik-ka delves into the mystery of his family's curse, he must confront the trauma and guilt that has haunted his family for generations, including the tragic fate of a comfort woman who was persecuted by the Japanese occupiers. Anthony Wong Chau-Sang plays Lam Sing / Dr. Lam, bringing depth to the complex and troubled character.